Rhinoviruses

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Virus
gptkbp:affiliatedWith Picornaviridae family
gptkbp:associated_with Pneumonia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma exacerbations
Bronchiolitis
gptkbp:causedBy Common cold
gptkbp:clinicalTrials Major cause of respiratory infections
Mild to moderate illness
gptkbp:community High economic burden due to healthcare costs
gptkbp:community_impact Higher in children
gptkbp:complications Sinusitis
Otitis media
Worsening of chronic respiratory diseases
gptkbp:culturalHeritage High genetic variability
gptkbp:diseaseResistance Global distribution
Clinical evaluation
Can continue for weeks after symptoms resolve
Involves immune response
Occurs during illness
PCR_testing
gptkbp:duration 7 to 10 days
gptkbp:environment Stable at low temperatures
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Epithelial cells
gptkbp:genus Enterovirus
gptkbp:has Single-stranded RNA
gptkbp:hosts Primarily humans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rhinoviruses
gptkbp:impact Hydration
Rest
Over-the-counter medications
Symptomatic relief
No specific antiviral therapy
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 1 to 3 days
gptkbp:notable_player No effective vaccine available
gptkbp:numberOfStudents Over 100
gptkbp:releaseYear Identified in 1956
gptkbp:research Ongoing studies for antiviral treatments
gptkbp:research_focus Vaccine development
Antiviral_drug_discovery
gptkbp:respondsTo IgM_and_IgG_antibodies
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Avoiding close contact with infected individuals
Hand_hygiene
gptkbp:seasonalActivities Increased incidence in colder months
More common in fall and spring
gptkbp:symptoms Fatigue
Headache
Cough
Sneezing
Sore throat
Runny nose
gptkbp:transmission Airborne droplets
Fomites
gptkbp:uses Humans
gptkbp:website Upper respiratory tract